“Provides an excellent introduction and solid technique instruction to make candles, lotions, and soaps with beeswax. Strongly recommended.” —Library Journal Featuring over forty DIY projects that illustrate how to transform one of the world’s most natural ingredients into tangible creations, Beeswax Alchemy is the perfect amalgamation of recipe craft book and beekeepers’ guide. Considered the miracle of the beehive and used by humans for 8,000 years, beeswax remains a vital ingredient and is still used as the foundation for many household products in the twenty-first century. Learn from apiarist and entrepreneur Petra Ahnert about the history of beeswax, as well as tips and techniques on how to mold it into beautiful, reusable creations. You’ll also find an explanation of the different types of beeswax, as well as insider tips on working with beeswax, followed by step-by-step instructions for making candles, balms, salves, creams, scrubs, soaps, ornaments, art, and more out of beeswax (either your own or store-bought). Color photos illustrate the processes. Among the useful and beautiful things you’ll learn to make out of beeswax: Hand-Dipped Birthday Candles Lip Balm with Cocoa Butter Rosebud Salve Solid Natural Perfumes Honey, Oats, and Beeswax Soap Beeswax Luminaries Whether you are an expert beekeeper or experimental crafter, Beeswax Alchemy is the best guide for anyone aspiring to make wellness-boosting treasures to keep or gift to friends and family. “This is the book I’ve been waiting for. Excellent instructions. Bountiful information. Beautifully done.” —Kim Flottum, author of The Backyard Beekeeper and editor of Bee Culture magazine

Beeswax Alchemy You don’t have to be a beekeeper in order to take the advantage of the miraculous bee product, beeswax. The possibilities of using beeswax as the main ingredients for beauty products like creams, lotions, and salves are limitless as you are going to discover in this book. This book will be your best companion, on the exciting journey you are going to take. Making amazing natural products out of beeswax has never been easier with this book right by your side. Therefore, grab some beeswax and start away crafting your homemade candles, soaps, creams, lotions, salves and much more. Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Learn... The production of beeswax The amazing benefits of using beeswax in making homemade products The historical uses of beeswax 20 exciting recipes for making your own homemade beeswax candles, soaps, body lotions, creams and salves And much, much more! Get this book NOW and learn more about Beeswax Alchemy!

A comprehensive introduction to making candles, home and body products life from the author of Beeswax Alchemy. Beehive Alchemy is a continuation of Petra Ahnert’s bestselling Beeswax Alchemy. With this new book, beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Inside, you’ll find instructions to make Ahnert’s award-winning hand-dipped birthday candles, the classic French dessert canele bordelais, and much more, including: Alchemy for the Body Liquid soap with honey Beard balm Olive and honey lotion Alchemy of Light Taper candles Tea lights Pillars Alchemy for the Home Furniture polish Waxed cotton food wraps Woodcutter incense Alchemy in the Studio Beeswax crayons Encaustic Batik Alchemy in the Kitchen Cookies and candies Beverages Fermentations Whether you keep bees or just love them, Beehive Alchemy will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations. Praise for Beeswax Alchemy: “An excellent introduction and solid technique instruction to make candles, lotions, and soaps with beeswax. . . . The true strength of this book is its instructions for making homemade body products. While similar in coverage to Leeann Coleman and Jayne Barnes’s Honey Crafting, Ahnert’s book provides better body products and more detailed technical instruction. Strongly recommended.” —Library Journal “This is the book I’ve been waiting for. Excellent instructions. Bountiful information. Beautifully done.” —Kim Flottum, author of The Backyard Beekeeper and editor of Bee Culture magazine

Beeswax Alchemy You don't have to be a beekeeper in order to take the advantage of the miraculous bee product, beeswax. The possibilities of using beeswax as the main ingredients for beauty products like creams, lotions, and salves are limitless as you are going to discover in this book. This book will be your best companion, on the exciting journey you are going to take. Making amazing natural products out of beeswax has never been easier with this book right by your side. Therefore, grab some beeswax and start away crafting your homemade candles, soaps, creams, lotions, salves and much more. Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Learn... The production of beeswax The amazing benefits of using beeswax in making homemade products The historical uses of beeswax 20 exciting recipes for making your own homemade beeswax candles, soaps, body lotions, creams and salves And much, much more! Get this book NOW and learn more about Beeswax Alchemy!

Discover the Wonders of Beeswax! In this easy to understand book you discover how to: Make Beeswax Candles Lip Balm Skin Care Crayons and even Stress Balls You'll love learning about one of the more popular natural crafts being created by others just like you! You'll also get a few quick resources to help you get started right away. Believe me, you won't believe some of the products you'll be making with beeswax!

Over 100 recipes to transform this miracle ingredient into environmentally friendly household cleaner, personal care products, candles, and more. Making all kinds of amazing, all-natural stuff out of beeswax is easy and fun. Packed with over 100 step-by-step recipes, The Beeswax Workshop shows you how to make beautiful gifts, household cleaners, beauty supplies and so, so much more. Projects in this book include: HOME • Mason Jar Candle • English Furniture Polish HEALTH • Bug-Be-Gone Insect Repellent • Chamomile Sunburn Salve BEAUTY • Everyday Body Butter • Rose Lip Gloss GARDEN • Waterproof Shade Hat • Nontoxic Wood Sealant Whether you use beeswax from your backyard hive or purchase a supply, this book offers tips, tricks and techniques for getting the most out of this miracle ingredient.